There are day trips to Sicily please all tastes. Apart from the breathtaking scenery and the lure of the Mediterranean, Sicily holiday can offer many exciting things to do, many of which the average tourist may not have thought of. For example, Sicilian vacation could be a boat tour of the Aeolian Islands, a visit to a local winery, a mud bath in Vulcano, visits to historical, classical ruins to capture a bit of the famed island’s history, or even mountain skiing down Mount Etna volcano.
The Aeolian Islands are an archipelago of eight islands with volcanoes and gorgeous natural beauty. A boat cruise around the islands is full of spectacular vistas from atop the turquoise Mediterranean waters ride sights not to be missed.
A little more unusual experiences was taking mud bath in Vulcano, one of the Aeolian islands, located 10 minutes from Lipari. The Laghetto di Fanghi mud baths are famous for their relaxing and therapeutic properties (even if it is a little smelly). Then soak in the sea where underwater springs create natural hot Jacuzzi is set for the ultimate in relaxation.
From Taormina a definite must is a day trip is a trip within the city. The day trip includes a visit to the Greco-Roman Theatre, an impressive piece of Roman architecture and trips around the open gardens. The trip continues along the coast and up to the majestic pyramid of Mount Etna causing the scenes of indescribable beauty. The
The traveler can also take a tour into the country to visit the land-side of the famous Godfather country. This peaceful atmosphere is set against stunning mountain views looking out over the distant sea.
Visit to a local winery attached Sicilian cooking lesson also makes a great day trip for travelers looking for something different.
Examples of other trips tourists can enjoy include: Trapani, the “Myth, history and ancient Cookies: Erice and Segesta” tour, a full day private tour to learn about the history of Sicily, see a Greek temple and theater, and sample almond cookies and marzipan from ancient recipes; the “Alcantara Gorge and Fancavilla” tour, which is a private tour along the canyon to witness how lava effects create gorgeous river gorges and ravines and where the tourist can rent hip-waders to get the full experience of the river; it is also “Messina Taormina Jewish Tour” where visitors can see the Jewish quarter in the city of Messina.
The traveler has many options on how to see Sicily, depending on how active or adventurous they want to be. They can sit back in luxury and cruise around the island by boat (also visit the Aeolian Islands) or they can sit back in a private rental car with English speaking guide. They can go over the mountain summit hike it, or they can cycle around the island by renting a bicycle. They can get a bus accompanied tours or take a walking tour around the cities make their own discoveries. They can go in groups or be privately followed. They can ski, swim, walk, hike or bike or whatever suits her pleasure.
From historical tours to see the Sicilian history come to life, exciting adventure hiking up an active volcano, Sicily offers travelers an abundance of things to see and do. Beautiful scenery, fun beach holiday, country-side, squares, great food and wine excursions, ancient architecture, explore the wonders like volcanoes, experience the healthful mud baths-all will reward the traveler with plenty of Sicily holidays.